Elizabeth Alorro-Gonzales
Irvine,CA
Summary
Passionate graduate student with 15 years of experience in a mix of guest education, customer service, supervision and ecological monitoring. Committed to engaging curious individuals in the exciting world of science and the natural world. Idolizes Ms. Frizzle, while promoting learning in a safe environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Biologist
Chambers Group, Inc.
03.2024 - Current
- Monitoring project sites during the day for avian species and at night for grunion activity
- Reporting observations for each day, including recommendations for steps needed to ensure compliance with environmental laws
- Preparing data and permits as needed
Trade Compliance and International Logistics Support
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
12.2022 - Current
- Developing VBA modules to streamline and simplify Excel tasks
- Creating Excel dashboards to visualize large datasets for stakeholders
- Completed and audited records from prior years
- Utilizing R to perform analytical tasks to improve decision making
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
Animal Care Volunteer
Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided individual care and specialized diets for a multitude of bird and mammal species
- Maintained cleanliness and stock supply of workspaces
- Proactively followed SOP for keeping sanitary patient enclosures and care areas
- Built on and improved species identification and knowledge to better serve patients
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
Senior Clerk
Contra Costa County California Children's Health
10.2017 - 01.2022
- Accurately input and updated patient records in internal database to process provider requests efficiently
- Overhauled SOP to eliminate paper use with the collaboration of colleagues
- Maintained file room and records in order to keep information easy to locate
- Assisted with training on computer systems and equipment problem solving
- Accelerated monthly audit process by building a workbook that allows easier access to patient analytics
Museum Docent
California Academy Of Sciences
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Connected with guests about museum exhibits and interactive displays
- Engaging guests with questions to help guide them through the scientific method
- Presented current research and information about exhibits
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
Lab Research Assistant
California State University, Long Beach
06.2010 - 08.2010
- Interfaced with specialists, obtaining information that strengthened analysis conclusions
- Performed DNA purification, enzyme digestion, PCR and microsatellite analysis
- Maintained, integrated and analyzed data collected from experiments and the field, compiling them for presentation at 2010 Bridges to the Baccalaureate Symposium
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Biology/Biological Sciences, General
California State University, Los Angeles
01.2014
Other - Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
Irvine Valley College
Other - Data Analytics, Ecology
Diablo Valley College
Skills
- Biology
- Academic Research
- Tutoring
- Academic Writing
- Field Research
- Presentation
- Education
- Wildlife research
- Citizen Science
- Laboratory experiments
- Statistical data analysis
- Personalized learning plans
Certification
Google Data Analytics Certificate, Coursera
Honors And Awards
Rotary Youth Leadership Award, Rotary Club of Northern Thailand, 03/01/07
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Japanese
Limited Working
Thai
Elementary
Timeline
Biologist
Chambers Group, Inc.
03.2024 - Current
Animal Care Volunteer
Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center
06.2023 - 01.2025
Trade Compliance and International Logistics Support
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
12.2022 - Current
Museum Docent
California Academy Of Sciences
02.2019 - 03.2020
Senior Clerk
Contra Costa County California Children's Health
10.2017 - 01.2022
Lab Research Assistant
California State University, Long Beach
06.2010 - 08.2010
Other - Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
Irvine Valley College
Other - Data Analytics, Ecology
Diablo Valley College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Biology/Biological Sciences, General
California State University, Los Angeles
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